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Curricular information is subject to change
By the end of the module, students will:
- be able to identify key figures and themes in Greek mythology
- have explored different representations of these figures in ancient art and literature
- have developed a basic set of skills in researching and analysing the reception of ancient myths
- have demonstrated a basic ability to analyse and evaluate the role myth played in its social, literary, and political contexts in ancient Greece.
Lecture topics:
1. Introduction and overview. What is ‘mythology’?
2. Creation and Theogony
3. The gods and their domains
4. The Olympian gods
5. Mortals and gods
6. Death and mortality
7. Demigods and heroes: Heracles
8. Panhellenic myth: The Trojan War
9. Heroes, hero cult and the city state
10. Theseus and Athens
11. The Theban Cycle
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Tutorial | 8 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Project: Group project on a topic from classical mythology | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Class Test: Visual test on topics and characters from Greek myth (delivered online through Brightspace) | Week 10 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Examination: 1 hour examination: 1 question from a choice of 4 | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 40 |
Class Test: Visual test on identification of various figures in Greek art (delivered online through Brightspace) | Week 5 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
For the slide test, results will be circulated a.s.a.p. after the test, along with a booklet detailing suggested/appropriate answers. Individual feedback will be available on request. For the group project, grades will be emailed to the group, along with feedback from the module co-ordinator.
Name | Role |
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Dr Bridget Martin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |